Shimla gets season’s first snowfall
Hills near the popular tourist destinations of Shimla, Manali and Dalhousie today saw moderate snowfall – the season’s first spell, while other higher reaches of the state received heavy snowfall,
Heritage steam locomotive train to Shimla
A hundred-year-old steam locomotive is about to set the tracks ablaze once again as the Ambala division of Northern Railways is planning to bring the romance of steam railways back
Shimla to get modern transportation
Global Energy Basil (GBL) of Germany is planning a comprehensive mobility scheme drafted by the municipal corporation of Shimla. This plan, if it sees the light of the day, would
Preserving South Indian Art Forms
The Indian Minister of Culture Smt. Chandresh Kumari Katoch has said that Ministry of Culture, as a part of its objectives, does work for preserving all art forms including South
Promotion of Folk Culture in India
The Indian Minister of Culture Smt. Chandresh Kumari Katoch has said that a number of steps are being taken by the Government on an ongoing basis to promote folk culture,
Foreign exchange earnings increased from tourism
Foreign Tourist Arrivals ( FTAs) in India registered an increase of 20 lakh during the November 2012 over the figure of November 2011. Similarly Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEEs) from Tourism
Degree Programs in Hospitality Education
Acknowledging the importance of possessing a Degree by its hospitality students, the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology – NCHMCT has renewed its pledge by extending its MoU
Change of Guard Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan New Delhi India
A new ‘Change of Guard’ ceremony was unveiled at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. This ceremony will be held every Saturday at 10 am and will be open to the public who
Preservation of traditional art forms of North East India
The Minister of Culture Smt. Chandresh Kumari Katoch has said that the Ministry of Culture through various Schemes and through its attached, subordinate and autonomous Organizations is making efforts, inter-alia,
Public access to illuminated monuments in Delhi
The Indian Minister of Culture Smt. Chandresh Kumari Katoch has said that the public is permitted to enter and witness the illumination of Qutb Minar, a centrally protected monument from